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About

Bablake ward occupies Coventry's northern central area, featuring a mix of residential streets and local commercial hubs. The ward is anchored by the historic Coventry Canal, which runs along its western edge, providing a distinct linear green space. Housing primarily consists of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside more modern developments, creating varied streetscapes. The area includes sections of the city's inner ring road, influencing its urban character and connectivity.

A key landmark is the Bablake Old School building, a testament to the area's long history within the city's framework. The ward contains several smaller parks and recreational grounds, such as those near the canal towpath, used by residents. It functions as a residential district with its own high street services, independent shops, and community facilities, situated close to the broader city centre. The architectural blend and the preserved canal corridor give the locality its particular identity.

Area overview

On average Bablake has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bablake is £53,317 per year. There are 8 schools in Bablake: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bablake is home to around 17,130 people, with a population density of about 797.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bablake Population
17,130
Population density
797.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.71(-20%)
Vehicle crime
9.57(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.65(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.65(-41%)
Burglary
4.96(+22%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,363
78.02%
Indian
820
4.79%
Other White
600
3.5%
Irish
480
2.8%
Arab
275
1.61%
Total population: 17,127

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,173
29.97%
Level 3 (A level)
2,597
18.65%
No qualifications
2,437
17.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,845
13.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,444
10.37%
Total 16+ residents: 13,926

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,898
41.48%
Owns with a mortgage
2,444
34.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
839
12.01%
Other social rented
398
5.7%
Social rents from council
218
3.12%
Total households: 6,987

Property prices in Bablake

Based on 239 recent sales, the median property price is £284,050 in Bablake area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £1,185,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bablake in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bablake over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached77£405,000
Flats10£157,500
Semi-Detached70£291,250
Terraced82£238,000

10 years median price trend in Bablake

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bablake.

All postcodes in Bablake

CV78SN

Eastcroft

CV78AL

Green Lane

CV59DW

Rydal Close

CV59ED

Browns Lane

CV62DW

Brownshill Green Road

CV62JF

Keresley Road

CV62PZ

Linden Close

CV59EN

Wall Hill Road

CV59FD

Butt Lane

CV59GF

Flynt Avenue

CV59BZ

Heynes Walk

CV59GY

Birmingham Road

CV59PX

Sayer Drive

CV59QB

Monarch Close

CV59QU

Sayer Drive

CV62GZ

Greycoat Road

CV78RT

Henry Wychard Drive

CV59BT

Wingrave Close

CV59FF

Streamside Close

CV62PX

Little Coundon Close

CV78JJ

Tamworth Road

CV78SP

Tweed Avenue

CV78SY

Bablake

CV59RL

Copse Drive

CV62AN

Brownshill Green Road

CV62FG

Keresley Green Road

CV62JH

Tamworth Road

CV78SE

Bablake

CV59BS

Milford Close

CV59FL

Ted Pitts Lane

CV59GZ

Packington Avenue

CV59PU

Chapel Gardens

CV62BX

Duncroft Avenue

CV62LD

Hardy Road

CV62PD

Wickham Close

CV78JX

Bennetts Road North

CV59PP

Lyons Drive

CV62JZ

Conrad Road

CV62LW

Wallace Road

CV59QS

Farm House Walk

CV59RT

Bablake

CV61LF

Bassett Road

CV62BY

Drummond Close

CV64QB

Blackberry Lane

CV78AE

Pikers Lane

CV78JY

Bennetts Road North

CV59BU

Brickhill Lane

CV62BP

Norman Place Road

CV62LS

Bowness Close

CV62LU

Sadler Road

CV78UY

Bablake

CV59EE

Browns Lane

CV59EX

Ramsay Crescent

CV59GW

Butchers Lane

CV61JW

Christchurch Road

CV62EL

Tamworth Road

CV62FR

Sandpits Lane

CV62HE

Halford Lane

CV62HL

Beake Avenue

CV62JW

Stevenson Road

CV78QT

Henry Baxter Drive

CV59DB

Oak Lane

CV59DU

Ripon Close

CV59EW

Whitelaw Crescent

CV59FZ

Worcester Close

CV78RR

Simons Grove

CV78RW

Bastille Gate

CV59BA

Birmingham Road

CV59BN

Gardenia Drive

CV59DP

Staircase Lane

CV59EH

Browns Lane

CV59ER

Church Walk

CV62AJ

Coundon Wedge Drive

CV62EE

Copthorne Road

CV62FE

Benson Road

CV78QQ

Tamworth Road

CV59AN

Birmingham Road

CV59EG

Burton Close

CV62HB

Derwent Road

CV62JN

Addison Road

CV62JY

Sadler Road

CV78HZ

Bennetts Road

CV59BB

Birmingham Road

CV59DH

Clay Lane

CV59FR

The Windmill Hill

CV78TE

Redgate Way

CV59BX

Oak Lane

CV59PS

Fenton Road

CV59QP

Meadowland Walk

CV59SB

Bablake

CV62BQ

Norman Place Road

CV62JE

Keresley Road

CV62LX

Wallace Road

CV59EF

Browns Lane

CV59GG

Flynt Avenue

CV61QZ

Spires Walk

CV62JR

Dickens Road

CV78AF

Wall Hill Road

CV59AB

Birmingham Road

CV59QF

The Bridle Path

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.